Paleatus Corydora

Paleatus Corydoras (Salt & Pepper Corydora) – Juveniles (1.5-3 inch, Assorted Genders)

A staple for any freshwater community tank, Paleatus Corydoras (a.k.a. Peppered Corys) are dependable, peaceful bottom-dwellers that consistently do well in both beginner and community tank setups. These fish are tank-bred and raised in-house at Aqua Xen Aquatics for maximum hardiness and adaptability.

What You’ll Get: 

• Juvenile Paleatus Corydoras (approx. 1”–3”)
• Assorted genders, not sexed
• Classic peppered patterning with a soft gray base and subtle iridescence

💡 Why These Corydoras Are Perfect: 

• Perfect for peaceful community tanks
• Social schooling fish (make sure to get a group!!)
• Active, personable behavior that attracts attention in display tanks
• Known for bottom-cleaning and low aggression

 🧬 Why Source from Aqua Xen Aquatics:

• U.S.-bred, not imported — better survival rates and quicker acclimation
• Conditioned on quality diets with strong immune systems
• Shipped with care and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee (with unboxing video)

Important Notes: 

• Peaceful and social: Paleatus Corys are shoaling fish and should always be kept in groups of 4–6 or more. Keeping just one or two can cause stress or hiding behavior.
• Ideal for community tanks with other non-aggressive fish like tetras, rasboras, guppies, or gouramis.

• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (for a proper group).
• Temperature: 68–74°F (cooler than many tropical fish, which makes them great for unheated tanks in warm climates).
• pH range: 6.5–7.8.
• Substrate: Sand or smooth gravel is ideal; avoid sharp substrates that can damage their sensitive barbels.

• Paleatus Corys are bottom feeders. They do well on:
  
• Sinking pellets or wafers (high-quality, protein-rich)
• Frozen/live foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp
• Occasionally blanched vegetables (like zucchini or spinach)
• Important: Don’t assume they’ll survive on “leftovers”—they still need targeted feeding.